State Funeral Director Associations K - N

Applicant must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours in a mortuary science education program at an accredited mortuary science school for the semester which the scholarship will be applied. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, leadership qualities, financial need and special abilities. Applicant must submit a written application including a copy of the applicants college transcript . Applications can be obtained at www.ksfda.org, click on Scholarship Application.

The Scholarship foundation trust awards two (2) $3,000 scholarships per year to qualifying applicants. The student must be a resident of the State of Kentucky for at least the last two (2) immediately proceeding years. Must agree to work in the state for at least two years following issuance of license, must agree to repay the award if fail to meet requirements or are no longer enrolled in school.

Scholarships ($ amount to be determined) will be awarded to the persons who attend an accredited college offering instruction in Mortuary Science. The recipient must meet requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmer and Funeral Directors. If requested, the applicant will make a personal appearance before the scholarship committee. Applicants must be legal resident of State of Louisiana for the past two years, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher during each semester or quarter to continue receiving scholarship payments.

One $1,000 scholarship, the Daniel T. Mulheran Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must have completed 15 hours in an accredited mortuary science program with no "D" grade and a GPA of 2.5. Taken into consideration will be financial need, academic performance, extracurricular and community activities, recommendations submitted, and articulateness of the application itself. Applications must be received by October 1st.

Two $1,000 scholarships. Applies to tuition only for the mortuary science program at the University of Minnesota, payable in the first quarter of the senior year. Must be a resident of Minnesota and submit high school and/or college transcripts, two essays and letter(s) of recommendation.

One $500 scholarship. Number of scholarships given depends upon money available annually and need. Must be a resident of Mississippi attending an accredited mortuary science school, be enrolled in the final year of professional education; submit a letter of recommendation from a practicing funeral director, other than a family member; plan to serve his/her internship within the State of Mississippi.

Minimum - $1,000; number of scholarships given depends upon money available annually. Must be a graduate of a Nebraska high school, meet all pre-mortuary school educational requirements of the Nebraska Department of Regulations and Licensure Credentialing Division, be recommended by a Nebraska FDA member, and be a resident of Nebraska.

Up to four $2,000 scholarships available annually. Applicants must be currently registered in a mortuary science program and resident of New Jersey. Applications due by June 30 each year. Consideration based on academic performance and commitment to funeral service. Financial need not the main determinant. Application includes a written essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation and interview. Call for information on additional scholarships offered by district associations. ns.

One $500 scholarship. Students are required to be enrolled in their 2nd year of a funeral service program at a New York State school and must be nominated by a NYSFDA member or mortuary science school official.

One $400 scholarship. Also offer student loans. Applications considered only between June 1 - July 15 each year for North Carolina residents. For $400 scholarship, must attend Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Scholarship amount varies. Offered to North Dakota residents who intend to practice in North Dakota upon graduation. Applicant must be in the senior year of a mortuary science education program. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation are also considered.